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AY53 YAO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

203,669 mi
Last recorded203,669 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2016 203,669 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 188,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 185/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Front both wipers deteriorating

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust support broken but still fully supported

all exhaust brackets corroded and weak

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2015 188,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 185/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Front both wipers deteriorating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust support broken but still fully supported

all exhaust brackets corroded and weak

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 29 Dec 2014 169,433 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroding

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2014 169,433 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroding

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2014 150,454 miles

Centre Exhaust Head Shield adrift insecure

Front Brake Discs Worn and Corroded / Pitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering Arm has Slight Wear on its Retaining Ball Joint

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 150,451 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust Head Shield adrift insecure

Front Brake Discs Worn and Corroded / Pitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering Arm has Slight Wear on its Retaining Ball Joint

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 130,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

horn slightly poor sound

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

Pass 7 Jan 2012 112,252 miles

Near-side front tyre tread depth on legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 112,252 miles

Near-side front tyre tread depth on legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 98,363 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 98,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 84,495 miles

Near-side front tyre tread depth ON legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 84,495 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Near-side front tyre tread depth ON legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 70,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,636 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 51,119 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AY53 YAO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 YAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 YAO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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